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88
Engadget
Score
An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
88

An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

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Engadget Review

The Moto X hits a sweet spot with its user-friendly, always-on software features. At $199, though, it's priced a bit too high for a mid-range phone.

Pros
  • Long battery life
  • Useful Active Display notification previews
  • Easy to activate Quick Capture mode
  • Smooth overall performance
Cons
  • Moto Maker restricted to AT&T
  • On-contract pricing should be lower
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Engadget

88
 

User Reviews

100
NoNameAtAll
A gadget unicorn - Engadget
90
parkrbrown
The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
90
gomer43
When I first saw commercials and buzz about the Moto X, I was intrigued. I'd...read more
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82
Average Critic Score

Reception and call quality

83
 

Display

82
 

Battery life

86
 

Camera

74
 

Ease of use

84
 

Design and form factor

86
 

Portability (size / weight)

83
 

Media support

75
 

Durability

75
 

Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)

86
 

How It Stacks Up

LG
88
LG

G Pro 2

Engadget

88
 

Critic

81
 

User

93
 
Sony Xperia
80
Sony

Xperia Z5

Engadget

80
 

Critic

80
 

User

Not yet scored
 
HTC One
84
HTC

One (M9)

Engadget

84
 

Critic

81
 

User

79
 
Motorola Moto
87
Motorola

Moto G

Engadget

87
 

Critic

83
 

User

90
 
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How It Stacks Up

LG
88
LG

G Pro 2

Engadget

88
 

Critic

81
 

User

93
 
Sony Xperia
80
Sony

Xperia Z5

Engadget

80
 

Critic

80
 

User

Not yet scored
 
HTC One
84
HTC

One (M9)

Engadget

84
 

Critic

81
 

User

79
 
Motorola Moto
87
Motorola

Moto G

Engadget

87
 

Critic

83
 

User

90
 
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